LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! Are Modular Homes Better Than Stick Built? ( WATCH 👀 How "Modular Home Companies Are Lying! \kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4eV27ijh8vTpqQ.html)

@chadmasters3935

9 күн бұрын

Just watching @cyfyhomeinspections inspecting new construction, I would say yes.

@jwyllor

9 күн бұрын

@KristinaSmallhorn I agree that modular is now better. I used to work at a modular home factory, and I will tell you that they have come a long way in 30 years. With the issues they mention, plus the problem with so many new home builders being scam artists, it is no surprise that the modular builders decided to expand their business to better quality at a lower price, while offering more styles and options.

@nightrunner1456

8 күн бұрын

You need to design a home where (if) the roof, comes off, in a hurricane, IT'S NO PROBLEM.

@j10001

8 күн бұрын

No link to the home builder? Westchester ?

@markw999

7 күн бұрын

Yes. I actually wanted a plain 'ol double wide on my own 1/2 acre or so when I bought my current home. Guess what? Anywhere that's allowed those lots go for a premium and they don't come up very often. Very high demand. Against my better judgement I bought another stick built. And yes, regretting it. My old 2002 1200sf double wide cost no more than $50 in utilities. 1400 sf of stick built climbs North of $150 all the time. The fact that you almost can't get a lot tells you a lot.

Anyone who’s had a stick built home in the last 30 years probably won’t take much convincing.

@KristinaSmallhorn

9 күн бұрын

You’re not wrong.

@TheClubbinator

8 күн бұрын

My wife and I now believe that modular built homes are better than stick built. She has mold poisoning/illness. Ty for sharing this video!!

@markw999

7 күн бұрын

It gets worse during construction booms. Those trades aren't something you pick up in a few days of training, believe it or not. The kids beating nails during construction booms were often flipping burgers last week. I had to re-hang every door in my first stick built house and clean the vents. The goofballs building it apparently thought the holes in the floor were for trash. LOL.

@paulbrittgarcia

4 күн бұрын

Sad, but true!

@zanesutherland406

3 күн бұрын

@@TheClubbinatorI was at Home Depot today and was absolutely SHOCKED to see the massive amount of moldy wood they are trying to sell. It was crazy. I am extremely sensitive to mold and know within a few minutes of being in a space or home. Having a mobile or manufactured home built in a factory eliminates that. They won’t build with moldy wood to begin with, and obviously no rain on materials

I’ve been in the construction industry for thirty years…. I can assure you, my next home WILL BE a modular home. The fact that building materials are not sitting on a job site - exposed to the elements for days, weeks, months on end during traditional build is reason enough for me. These homes are PROTECTED from the rain during the build - reducing the chance of mold and mildew that might be lurking in your brand new home - behind the drywall…before you ever move in. Modular for me Baby!

@bch5513

7 күн бұрын

Yes. Completely dependent on the site and builder. Soooo many things can go wrong. My dad was a foreman and "knew" who to use. None of them were fast but they ALL did great jobs. As an example I remember to this day (and I was 14 when he built it in the early 90s) the dry wallers stops what they were doing and asked "who the h&ll framed this cause even the closets are PERFECTLY square , exactly on measurement, and plum , etc.😅 They were dumbfounded.. as they should have been. Dude was a perfectionist. Took longer than most ( and my dad knew this) and many didn't like to use because he took longer but he knew WHY. And he was ok with that. And he was reasonable on price too.. super old school dude.

@markw999

7 күн бұрын

And who are your subs? LOL. Are they even half sober? I had 3 houses behind me that sat for 8 months wrapped in Tyvek. Eventually that wrap was flapping in the breeze as weather took it's toll. I wouldn't have wanted to buy any of them.

@lizzieb6311

7 күн бұрын

@@markw999 Lol?at my comment? Can you even READ? Apparently NOT because I said I’d take modular over site built homes hands down….and TYVEK is absolute third rate…if I were building conventionally I’d use either a fluid applied or self adhered moisture barrier or AVB. Before you make a snide remark you should actually read the comment before hitting send lest you appear to be a fool. 🤡

@lizzieb6311

7 күн бұрын

@@bch5513 The quality of your Dads builds are sadly few and far between. You are right to be very proud of your Dads work…it’s a rarity anymore. My primary concern is the fact that lumber and many other building materials are oftentimes sitting exposed - uncovered - in rainy weather for long periods of time. Then, partially dry framing is quickly covered with drywall on the interior, or inferior house wraps which trap the moisture in the wood. Everything looks lovely and new….until the mold appears. And it eventually does.

@Faithful525

6 күн бұрын

​@@lizzieb6311 - You just violated this channel's rules. And BTW, he was agreeing with you. Reading comprehension matters!

You can see this business is driven by the passion this guy has for his product

They do a lot of work at the factory before the house arrives. You can hear the pride and enthusiasm in this man's voice about the homes he is producing. I like that. I am perfectly happy in my manufactured home I bought in 2022. It is on 3 acres in the country and it is nicer than any rental I ever lived in. I am currently creating a rose garden in the front complete with walkway and large stone birdbath. Tall trees offer shade and beauty around the house and there is a large vegetable garden in the back.♥

Building an 800sqft right now. Already starting on the base structure early. Just waiting for the final stamped plans based on my design and the permit process starts. Using all metal framing. Flat roof and closed cell foam insulation. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen and living space. 5 Ton MrCool central mini split system. On custom piers 2 feet above grade. Total estimated cost: $40,000. Yes, total.

@richardmenz3257

9 күн бұрын

Done yourself ?

@jaycarl1562

9 күн бұрын

@@richardmenz3257 of course

@eattherich9215

9 күн бұрын

Metal framing is the way to go. Termites ain't going to eat through that.

@j10001

8 күн бұрын

Cool! Does that cost include grading the land to make a building lot?

@kpage592

7 күн бұрын

WOW

When you realize they can yank those units into the air without the frame moving enough to shatter the windows, that build is tight.

@maurozammarano6651

2 күн бұрын

@@aerohard windows are indeed a limitation for modular. Upvc windows are ok because relatively flexible BUT if you use more rigid frames like aluminum or fiber glass pultruted frames you have a problem and some windows will likely fail during transportation. That means you might need to install upgraded windows on site

That big modular looks like a Sears and Roebuck or Montgomery Ward home. I gutted one of those and rehabbed it. Great house that withstood unbelievable neglect.

@mikeinbmore

6 күн бұрын

@@user-lh5re8jh7u I believe our house may be a kit home

The stick built industry has blocked Modular and manufactured homes for years, high mortgage rates and telling people that they are not as sturdy… we have the technology and advanced products to build better structures for a lot less cost… I am so impressed my retirement home will be modular for sure.. thanks for the information…

We built a modular home this last year. No problems with financing, but found out our insurance company, Progressive, would not cover a modular home. Had to find an independent broker to get home owners insurance.

@robertlemaster156

8 күн бұрын

Why is that?

@SteveLange-f6h

8 күн бұрын

@@robertlemaster156 they couldn’t give me a reason. They started the taking my info, and when I first mentioned modular, the guy stopped and said they don’t cover modular. I explained that I didn’t mean mobile (trailer) home, he knew what I meant and said progressive doesn’t cover those for some reason. He advised me to call an independent broker to get coverage.

@drewski1441

7 күн бұрын

@@robertlemaster156 Seem very odd to me also because a modular home is a stick built done in a controlled environment. This is not Trailer home.

@bch5513

7 күн бұрын

@@drewski1441probably special interest groups lobbying them

@WaltWW

6 күн бұрын

Consider yourself lucky for not getting insurance from them.

I have been researching modular homes for almost 3 years now. After watching your videos in comparing stick-built modular. Modular homes are built then a conventional stick built home. The fact that the most modular home company will do almost 90% of the work for you. From obtaining the permits to final cleanup. I am very proud and excited to say that this fall we will be purchasing a modular home. There are so many benefits to a modular home that is too big to list here. Just the fact that the house is built so energy efficient that it will take very little to heat or cool to home. And the fact that you can basically build the house anyway you like it. Looking forward to starting the build of my retirement home.

Hi Kristina, I have been wanting a Modular home since I saw my friend built a modular home in Vermont 15 years ago. Now that you have shared this great company, and this will be a reality in the near future! Thanks for constantly educating and updating us with the latest products in the real estate world.

I love that you are being pro-active about affordable homes. Unfortunately I'm beyond being able to buy a new home, but there are lots of younger people trying to start families and looking where to raise them and I appreciate this information being available to them. Thanks for what you do and best wishes to you.

I built a home 3 years ago and went with a modular. Its built really well.

It is nice to think about the more uniform quality that can be achieved in a factory.

Check out all of the Arizona home inspectors video showing all of the issues with our stick built homes.... Even those 1 million $

@CatCaretakerID

4 күн бұрын

We have been building homes (stick-built) basically the same way for over 200 years - it is time for a new way of thinking about this.

I want one! This is the way to go, it's efficient, it's secure and it's fast. This is the future in building.

As a builder I visited a modular home factory and I was impressed by what I saw. It wasn't for me in my type of home builds but for a standard home I agree it's cool. I build multi million $$ homes and they couldn't build my custom design homes. But I do use panelized and save a lot on wasted materials because it's framed in a factory.

Update: We are looking at buildling in Mid Tennessee.... Builder is on Pennsalvania... Sales company is based in New York state! Find the right sales outlet, the right builder.... We are blessed that we also have a custom precast basement builder locally! All tied in together!!! 5 star

14:50 It made me giggle to see how content the dog in your lap was! 11:55 I really appreciate his explanation about being either Stick Built Code or the "HUD code" intended for mobile products Personally, as things are right now in USA, if I had to go new, I'd have much more faith in a true modular than going for a new stick built.

@lizzieb6311

8 күн бұрын

The dog in her lap was in a blissful trance😂

Wow, that is the only way I would go for my future home. He was amazing at explaining what they can do and how well they do it!

Kristina, thank you so much for a fantastically spectacular video about modular homes!

I concur Kristina, modular homes are the real deal! As a soon to be Zennihome owner (Permits are in the oven as we speak) the land is ready, house is ready, and the GC is ready, just waiting for those darn pesky permits lol. I've had the pleasure of seeing the build process firsthand.

@KristinaSmallhorn

3 күн бұрын

I know you know how the RED TAPE ruins the timeline!

Renewed hope for the American Dream!!!!! Thank you Kristina!

Wow, the quality of the processes and end product of that company are super impressive! Thanks so much for the informative video; I learned a lot!

I'd like to see visits to more factories, when you have a chance to. Good video!

Definitely better for the environment 😊 less waste more options faster 🏠 build

@sparksmcgee6641

5 күн бұрын

No it isnt. The boards are the same length from the sawmill. Same waste. Those factories are often air conditioned.

YES!!! You make me so excited about modular homes! I didnt even know they were a thing before watching your videos but I am DEFINETLY going to look for one when im ready to buy.

Great video, Kristina!!! Loving our modular home that was built in 2001, but we bought in 2022. Very solid construction, but I can see that presently that they are built even better!

Can you discuss the cost of it …?

@sparksmcgee6641

5 күн бұрын

Depends on location. About the same or more.

@KristinaSmallhorn

3 күн бұрын

Cost is like the other commenter said. “It depends on location”. Of course what you decide for finishes in your home as well.

I’m throughly convinced modular homes are the best option for your money.

Hardest thing in SE is finding reputable builders

@KristinaSmallhorn

3 күн бұрын

That’s a big challenge in the south too. They keep trying to pass off a HUD home as a modular and there’s nothing stopping them from doing it.

I love modular home building. Working in traditional construction you're subject to weather stoppages and here in the south, the heat slows you down in the summer. A friend's backyard developed a fairly large sinkhole. The house is 20 years old. I had a feeling it was where they dumped construction debris. We got a backhoe and dug it up. All the wood waste had rotted away leaving some bricks, cinderblocks, and other debris. We cleaned it out, filled it in, and put down some grass seed.

You also avoid dishonest contractors up charging you for everything like claiming that they will be using a superior grade of paint and then ordering "contractor's grade" at the paint store for example AND not wasting half the day/week running to the stores to purchase said items while they eat breakfast lunch and dinner on your time and juggle several jobs while they are supposed to be working on yours dragging out the completion time. I think the modular builders are far better and most are using thicker lumber than stick-built homes made of 2 x 4 wall studs vs 6" for modular. The only thing about this review that surprised me was that the flooring, lighting, switch plates, and countertops don't come already installed with just the seams between the units needing to be finished onsite. Modular companies I've visited install that stuff in the factory and deliver the units completed save for the seams. It seems to me that the way the builder shown in the video waits to install those things on-site is leading to more labor cost and time wasted to finish off the interior. I've seen videos of a jet plane engine being backed up to about 30 to 50 feet from to a mfg/modular home = tornado force winds and the only damage it sustained was a few shingles blew off.

@sparksmcgee6641

5 күн бұрын

Nobody is using 2x4 for framing except the gulf states.

❤ I really enjoyed this type of video! Thanks for showing us the details of a modular home 😊

Excellent video. Thank you for doing this :)

Awesome video Kristina and super informational, thanks! 👍👍

Thanks Kristian, Great video - well done. Explains this process well.....Very interesting.

Fantastic video!!! thank you for educating me on modular homes. I will look into these for sure.

Great video! This made this so clear. I want one too!

This was a great video. Very educational. Especially the part about FEMA and City Codes having to be approved and confirmed before building the home. Also the EVR system pricing and why it is needed.

GREAT TO. SEE THE WORKER ARE. HAPPY , MAKES A. GOOD JOB

FASCINATING! I had no idea. Thanks so much for this video and information!

Wow! This is amazing! Thanks for creating this video about Modular Homes!

Really cool showing us this video! Im so interested in this concept for next home but still not 100% sure. Do more of these interviews ❤

In 96 my mother worked for $11 an hour 50 hours a week and was able to get a 48k mortgage on a 1600sqf home from saving $200 a month for 2 years. Now I make $11 an hour 55 hour work weeks and... I live paycheck to paycheck in Lowe income government assistant housing because renting anything else would eat 2/3 my paycheck. I'll never afford to buy a house

@BruceWoolems

7 күн бұрын

​@@FerdinandoAmbrosanio I know this FA, Abby Joseph Cohen Services but only by her reputation of being a former employee at Goldman Sachs; even though she's now involved in managing portfolios and providing investmnt guidance to clients. I have been trying to get in contact since I watched her interview on WSJ last month

@FerdinandoAmbrosanio

7 күн бұрын

​@@BruceWoolems Well her name is 'ABBY JOSEPH COHEN SERVICES'. Just research the name. You'd find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

@LesterAdriana

7 күн бұрын

I went from no money to lnvest with to busting my A** off on Uber eats for four months to raise about $20k to start trading with Abby Joseph Cohen. I am at $128k right now and LOVING that you have to bring this up here.

@BruceWoolems

7 күн бұрын

​@@FerdinandoAmbrosanio Thank you for this tip. I just looked the name up, wrote to her through her webpage and booked a session..

@CartmellBuri

7 күн бұрын

Great share! Out of curiosity, I searched Abby Joseph Cohen Services online, found her consulting page ranked at the top, and scheduled a call session. I've read many reviews about advisors, but none seem as impressive as hers.

Man I’d totally be up for Modular! Thank you, great video!!!

The misconceptions surrounding modular builds are borne by a lack of understanding of home construction itself. This and the modular negative agenda that nearly all of the big name, traditional home builders have engaged in, has mislead the general public with false propaganda. About the only drawback to modular construction is in their logistics, not their quality, value proposition or design aesthetic. Modulars have a limited range of delivery and even within that range, not all locations are accessible. For these and only these reasons alone modular cosntruction is not a one size fits all solution. The solution without question is a hybrid modular approach.

@EmilyGloeggler7984

9 күн бұрын

It is sad that the misconceptions surrounding the pro modular propagandists who will sink to sleezy tactics on par with the big corporations. History has born out that natural homes and natural home builders when well mainted last longer than claimed, and their overhyped quality claims which have been debunked by independent non-big business affiliated sources. At least, you admit some of the other serious flaws with modular homes though you do downplay the other issues about them. To sum it up, they are not a permanent one size fits all solution.

While not exactly a modular, our 66 year old home is a National pre-fab. Factory built wall panels erected on a site built floor platform. The whole subdivision is made up of these, about evenly split between full basements like ours, crawl spaces, and slab-on-grade construction. Ours has been improved several times, most notably by the addition of fourth bedroom with en-suite bath and a remodel of the kitchen to improve the layout and get rid of the original metal cabinetry. Other improvements include thermally efficient windows and residing with vinyl. We aren’t the original owners, but we have been here 43 years and I can tell you the basic structure is just as sound as the day the builder handed over the keys in 1958.

Another great modular video Kristina!!!

Boy did I learn a lot… thank you, great video.

Thank you so much for doing this segment and explaining the difference between modular homes and mobile homes. My son is looking into purchasing a mobile home. I will forward your segment to watch.

I love this video. I am learning so much

Looks to be a positive alternative for a new home.

This video is so good, the editing is on point!!!

I wish this company was in Texas!

@doloresreynolds8145

6 күн бұрын

Why can’t you buy them in TX and have it shipped?

@deepintheheartoftexas2671

6 күн бұрын

@@doloresreynolds8145 That would be a long way for them drive the house down. I don't think that would be possible.

I'm sold. I'm definitely going to look into it and see if I can have one built in AZ. Good video.

@sparksmcgee6641

5 күн бұрын

You can.

Sick AF! Gonna get me one of these for my summer home!

Another great and informative video. Thank you. I’d much rather a modular home over a site built.

This is really nice, I’m very impressed! Very impressed!!

That was an interesting behind the scenes look at modular home construction. The homes you visited were too traditional, but I guess there are options.

@KristinaSmallhorn

8 күн бұрын

@@eattherich9215 yes, there’s so many options! They are in the northeast so their colonial style is inline with the area.

hi I love this company I've been following you and discover that thus company is amazing and plan to build my house with them this upcoming year I wish the video was a little longer

Beautiful home. I want a modular!

Thank you for the video. Please make videos listing modular home companies similar to Westchester in other states.

Beautiful houses, I’m impressed ❤.I could also see it as an addition to a stick built house.

KS, Thank you so much educating me, I'm very interested in purchasing a module or Prefab home. Love your channel

I worked for Continental homes, Nashua NH many years ago.

My husband and I looked at modular homes in the 90s. They were nice then, I wish we would have done it then.

Definitely prefer pre-built over stick built for a lot of reasons. The thing that doesn't make sense to me is if they're built more efficiently (less waste) and in less time (less labour costs), why are they not significantly cheaper than a regular build?

Amazing

Love the video! Love the inside look at the manufacturing process. Would love to see a similar video on mobile/manufactured homes that have to be built to H.U.D. code too. A lot of people think all manufactured homes are 1970s "trailers".

@KristinaSmallhorn

3 күн бұрын

If they would let me in the factory. I’ve tried and have yet had any company allow me to film the factory itself.

I worked for a factory in middle berry IN that made modular cape cod style homes with something like 15 foot living room ceilings with an open hallway on the second floor that looked down at the living room. It was amazing. Clayton homes might have been the name

We bought a modular home and we are watching this! Omg ours is a Fleetwood and I will never go through them. So many things you are showing that someone didn't check off and ours is only 20 years old. Man I just want a new one.

that's so cool

I’m just amazed, Christina Smallhorn. This is incredible. I’m actually thinking about. I think I’m gonna buy one of these when I’m able to hear probably not for a couple years, but I’m gonna start looking into this now. This is incredible. I can’t believe this you know I don’t understand why never thought of this.

Last time I checked build costs were around 200 dollars a sqft. At that kind of price point you're looking at 300k for a modest 1500 sqft home.

I want one!!!

For those wondering about cost, well.... if it's really better than a stick built then you can follow that to the logical conclusion.

How do you find a reputable modular home builder in your area?

I would definitely consider buying a modular home if I knew of a good company where the land isn't overly expensive. Great information! Oh, wondering what the smallest modular homes might be? Maybe 600 or 700 sq. ft.?

We're waiting on our Modular to be built now. Full basement, cape and almost 2000 SF on main floor. Granite, tile, etc... is all being installed with 2 by 6 exterior walls. We can't wait to go see it in factory next month as it's being finished.

@hoytballard5504

4 күн бұрын

@@ridingtheroad185 did you see any cost savings versus site built?

Question ❤ Does Westchester modular homes deliver and install in the Eastern Panhandle of WV. Will they connect utilities?

I would without a doubt do modular if given the opportunity.

This was really good information. Do they ship regionally or can they go out West (Idaho)?

I can’t find good resources near me for modular. Every website leads to trailers.

Awesome video! Quick question, do you know how much the home was that they purchased?

Wow, Kristina! Great information, and yes, I want one, too. But, I only want 800 sq ft. BTW, it sure is hot in Dixie! Hope Beryl poops out before she get to Luziana.

@sparksmcgee6641

5 күн бұрын

That's to small to be affordable on any factory built I've seen. Find someone local. I'd say one thing as a builder. Don't do slab on grade and use 2x4 floor joists.

This seems absolutely awesome ! But as with anything in life, there are pros and cons. I would really also like to know the cons in order to have a fair balance of assessing this product

I live in South West Michigan could you do a list of companies and quilty and easy to work with. Thanks great show

I wish they had prices on their website.. I want a 2 bed 1.5 bath with a garage and I'm good. These are awesome!

@sparksmcgee6641

5 күн бұрын

Go look at new homes where you live for sale. Check the price per square foot on the price. The price will be more than that by about 10%.

I see a lot of your videos, but I would like to see more videos with more of the breakdown and examples of the cost to build one.

I am sold.

I definitely want a modular- if only I could find something affordable in the PNW! 😆

I been in love with modular just having a hard time picking a repeatable company that don’t offer manufactured

In 2006 my husband and i looked at a modular home to buy. We had just moved back to ok from florida. It was s small 3 bd 2 bath with living rm and eat in kitchen with a bar. We loved it. Already set up in a nice neighborhood with an attached 2 car garage. We loved it. But.. the back yard was very small and right behind it was a neghbors very tall shopbiilding. It had privacy fencing and you could see the building glaring at you even over that. Thats the only reason we didnt buy it. I really came to regret not buying it. Especially now because we are in our 70s and its hard to take care of our horribly large yard we have. No kids around and even the grandkids are grown so nobody to play in the yard. Just wasted space. But my point is that modular homes are well built. At least this one was.

All depends on the manufacturer!

We had a Boise Cascade modular home in the 70s. If we didn't tell you it was a modular, you wouldn't know it from any other similar home. In some ways, it was strong as it had to be "road worthy" to arrive without any damage at the site.

As a wife of a Custom Builder A stick built home isnt the same as Truss package home Dont confuse these 2 homes I love rhe modular homes. Actually considering one myself From a time standpoint. Bought some land 2 years ago And want a house built quick!

As a builder myself, modular homes are great in some situations, but not all. The biggest issue is quality of build and materials and biggest factor in that is the builder, factory or stuck built. I’ve seen excellent versions of factory and stick built. Also seen horrible versions of both. Ultimately builders tend to have an identity of sorts in method and materials. I won’t use that “pink insulation” rodents love to live in it and it shrinks overtime so I use rockwool generally even over spray foam. But I like how strong the builder in the video is framing the homes using standard lumber where I use LVL. Both are fine but have different ways of achieving similar goals. Find a good builder interview and discuss a lot of options go with what suits your situation and needs. Also who you think will pickup the phone if there is a problem in the future.

Modular homes are better.. Because it is processed in a controlled environment, all wood is not exposed to element while being constructed, all the nailing pattern is being template on factory so the likely hood of nailing the wrong way is really minimize, etc etc